My two-dimensional resident

There are no permanent allies, nor permanent interests.

In order to fulfill the agreement with Hercules, and in order to capture the "beast" that the island's will had its eye on.

At this moment, Lin Tian had no choice but to seek another powerful ally.

He knew that since arriving in Fuyuki City, and from the moment he killed Matou Kariya, his personality and behavior had undergone tremendous changes.

Like a pro player leading a newbie through a beginner's dungeon, once inside, they unleash their full power and rampage through the dungeon.

He is no longer the owner of the adorable Rabbit Island, nor the homebody who wanted a carefree, Buddhist-like life.

Like an ordinary office worker, timid and hesitant in the real world, whose first reaction to any problem is to avoid getting involved, and indifferent to everything around them. But once online, they transform into a champion of justice, making their own judgments on everything.

A double life!

This analogy seems a bit over the top, but it's close enough.

But what's wrong with that?

Lin Tian just wanted to complete the mission better and faster!

When the service hall was under construction, Lin Tian was already thinking about how to protect Yin Liya. Becoming a bodyguard and saving her life if she was in danger seemed like the easiest way.

But passive defense can never solve the root of the problem.

As the great teacher once said, "A single punch can prevent a hundred more!"

Therefore, Lin Tian believed that the best defense was to take the initiative. He would help Yin Liya eliminate all her enemies, thus preventing any unforeseen events.

After placing the apple that Gilgamesh had pushed to the ground back into Gilgamesh's hand, Lin Tian left the room. He stood outside, quietly awaiting Gilgamesh's decision.

At the same time, he was thinking about what to do next if Gilgamesh did not choose to cooperate with him.

The only remaining Servants are Kiritsugu Emiya's Saber, Illya's Hercules, Waver's King of Conquerors, and the crippled Gilgamesh.

Leaving aside Schrödinger's Gilgamesh...

The Conqueror King, who had drawn fire for Lin Tian before he fled the woods, was also likely dead. Facing that terrifying pseudo-beast alone, Lin Tian never imagined he would have a chance of survival.

Therefore, the only Servants capable of fighting the False Beasts right now are Saber and Heracles. If you include Ace and himself, it's only about 1.5 times the strength of a Lancer.

Lin Tian wasn't sure if 3.5 Heroic Spirits could defeat a pseudo-beast.

Because he had no idea what a pseudo-beast was or how strong it was.

Judging from the power fluctuations released when she attacked Gilgamesh with her dragon tail, Lin Tian believed that his and Ace's 1.5 Lancer combat power might have to be reduced to 1 or 0.5.

Ace might be able to withstand a few of the opponent's basic attacks, but Lin Tian knew very well that he didn't have enough health to withstand those attacks himself.

"It's tough. If Kiritsugu Emiya returns the scabbard to Saber, his chances of winning might increase by 10%. If Heracles could be unaffected by the Berserker class like he was on the island, his chances of winning might also increase by 10%..."

Thinking of this, Lin Tian quickly shook his head, but then nodded.

Hercules is definitely not going to regain his sanity, but there's a high probability he'll take the scabbard from Kiritsugu Emiya and return it to Saber. However... according to Lin Tian's memory, the scabbard should currently be hidden on Irisviel.

The scabbard of the sword of victory, a utopian land far from all.

Without exaggeration, this is Saber's strongest Noble Phantasm. The very existence of the scabbard is equivalent to "magic" in the Type-Moon world.

When the scabbard reveals its true power, it places the wielder in an ideal world far removed from the mundane world, which can be understood as a separate conceptual world, unaffected by the Type-Moon universe.

To put it more simply, it's an absolute defense that cannot be broken by physical attacks, magical attacks, or even the five major forms of magic in the Type-Moon universe.

'Regardless of whether Gilgamesh agrees to cooperate with me, I'll return to the castle in a moment to find Irisviel and have her return the scabbard to Saber. If that doesn't work, I'll have no choice but to...'

Time passed minute by minute, and just as Lin Tian was pondering whether or not to escape Fuyuki City with Yin Liya, a commotion came from inside the house.

When he turned to look into the house, Gilgamesh was already standing in front of him.

"It seems you agree."

Lin Tian revealed a long-lost smile.

"I am simply annoyed by that false beast. If you dare to alter my will, your death will be the day I raise the Holy Grail!"

Gilgamesh's golden armor was completely renewed, the wounds on his body had disappeared, and his magical power had returned to its former peak.

The King of Glory is back in full force!

'Hmm... the power of the Apple is indeed terrifying.'

The well-informed Lin Tian was already immune to Gilgamesh's arrogant aura. What concerned him more was that the effects of the apple had not weakened after being given to people from outside the island.

"Understood. My goal is to protect my companions. As for the Holy Grail that can grant wishes, I have absolutely no interest in it..."

Lin Tian shook his head dismissively, indicating that his goals were different from Lin Tian's.

The Holy Grail? It's just a dark, murky source of pollution. Although the adorable Rabbit Island can suppress all external forces, Lin Tian doesn't want to be contaminated by that stuff.

"Then let's begin... uh, what's a contract ritual again?"

Now that both sides had reached an agreement, Lin Tian wasted no more time and prepared to sign a contract with Gilgamesh. However, as soon as he spoke, he realized that he had no idea about the ritual and incantation for re-signing a contract with a Heroic Spirit.

Are you mocking me?

Upon hearing that Lin Tian didn't know how to form a contract, Gilgamesh frowned deeply, thinking that Lin Tian was teasing him, and veins bulged around his temples.

"Relax, relax. Don't be angry, I really didn't know. Subduing Lancer and Lancelot was done with the help of my comrades using Command Seals, so you understand..."

Seeing that Gilgamesh was angry, Lin Tian could only helplessly shrug and tell the truth.

"You scoundrel, you really are an unreliable lowly commoner! I'll only say this once, and if you forget, don't blame me for leaving right now!"

"Yes, my hero, Lord Wang!"

Although Gilgamesh still looked angry, Lin Tian thought he was starting to act arrogantly after hearing his words. So, acting like a drama queen, he bowed slightly to him, giving him plenty of face.

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Chapter 132 Fellow Daoist! Please wait! (Bonus Chapter 2 for May Day Event)

"Hmph, listen up..."

Although Gilgamesh knew Lin Tian wasn't sincerely submitting, his performance was still far superior to Tokiomi Tohsaka's. He was quite satisfied.

Contract signing in progress...

"Hmm, so re-signing the contract restores all Command Seals. I was worried it would be awkward if we signed the contract and didn't have any Command Seals." (P.S.: It's set here that re-signing the contract restores all Command Seals. You're right if you disagree.)

After the contract was completed, Lin Tian raised his right arm, looked at the three command seals on the back of his hand, and showed a look of realization.

"Hmph, now I'm going to find that fake beast and take revenge! You'd better behave yourself and do your job!"

Having said that, Gilgamesh prepared to walk towards the place of humiliation he had just been in.

Jingle bells~ Jingle bells~ Jingle all the way~

"and many more!"

Just as Gilgamesh's body was about to become a spirit, Lin Tian suddenly called out to him.

"Are you going to stop me?"

Gilgamesh glared at Lin Tian with hostility. His arrogant tone exuded the aura of a king.

"No, I need to take this call."

"..."

After Lin Tian finished speaking, ignoring Gilgamesh's murderous glare, he took out his flip phone from his pocket. Seeing that it displayed Yin Liya's name, he immediately pressed the call button.

"What's wrong, Yinliya? Did Ace take Erza back?"

"Waaaaah, Mommy fainted! Mommy's been kidnapped! Waaaaah~"

Yin Liya's choked voice made Lin Tian frown. He wondered who could possibly take the person away under the protection of two heroic spirits.

An ominous feeling arose in his heart.

"Don't panic, did she faint, or was she kidnapped?"

"Yes...I fainted and was captured. The other party was Kirei Kotomine, but the Heroic Spirit beside him wasn't an Assassin, but a terrifying being. Saber, who led me out of the castle, told me it was a fake beast!"

5555...Lin Tian, ​​Berserker is dead. I shouldn't have let him go to save my mother...

"????"

This astonishing turn of events ruined all of Lin Tian's plans. He took a deep breath, suppressing the inexplicable irritation in his heart. Then he spoke to Yin Liya on the other end.

'Ugh...this is tricky! Irisviel has been kidnapped by Kirei Kotomine, and Hercules has been killed by the fake beast. This has thrown Illya into a panic. If I say anything more to her now, she might not remember it.'

"Saber is right here, give her the phone!"

At this moment, he knew in his heart that Saber was the only person he could rely on on the other end.

"I am Saber. What do you have to say?"

"The curse should be gone by now. If you really want to save Irisviel, take Illya to Kiritsugu Emiya. Go and confirm with him whether your scabbard is with Irisviel or with him."

Don't wonder why I know all this; I saw through your little tricks on the very first day.

Remember! If the scabbard is with Kiritsugu Emiya, you must retrieve it from him, otherwise you will be unable to withstand the attacks of the pseudo-beasts.

But if it's Irisviel, then all of you come to me. We'll devise a plan to rescue Irisviel.

The situation was too dire; Lin Tian felt like he was back in his student days, leading his team in a game guild to strive for the first kill of the new dungeon's boss.

"And here's some more bad news. Just ten minutes ago, that pseudo-beast fought King Inskandar. If nothing unexpected happens, he's dead."

So... tell Kiritsugu Emiya not to take any chances. Have him come over; we'll work together to devise a plan to kill the fake beasts.

Lin Tian didn't know whether the Conqueror King was dead or not. He only considered what to do next based on the worst possible outcome.

Now that Hercules is dead, one less top-tier fighter has been eliminated. This intensified Lin Tian's unease.

Therefore, he must make Saber reclaim her rightful scabbard, whether it's with Irisviel or with Kiritsugu Emiya.

"That's enough for now, I need to contact my companions!"

After receiving no response from Saber, Lin Tian hung up the phone. He then looked at Gilgamesh with an extremely serious expression.

“Gilgamesh, the Heroic Spirit beside my companion was killed by a false beast, and she took the Lesser Grail. So I suggest you don’t go alone.”

Are you threatening me?

Gilgamesh didn't care how many Heroic Spirits the fake beasts had killed; in his mind, everyone except himself was a hybrid. They were killed by the fake beasts because they were too weak.